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From: Jen Elam-Bawden <>
Subject: [KYJACKSO-L] New Admin Info - Please Read and Save
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 13:54:26 -0500

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* Accuracy is important and sources are vital. Ancestor lists are worthless
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Online sources of the Jackson County:
* http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyjackso/index.html - KYGenWeb - Jackson County

Happy hunting!
Revised July 1, 1998

Jen Bawden - Mt. Juliet, TN

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"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't slow down, you'll miss it" -- Ferris
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